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Keynote Address: Urologic Pelvic Floor Issues and Surgery in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mar 8, 2013 7:00am ‐ Mar 8, 2013 9:15am
Urologists from William Beaumont Hospital have traveled to Sub-Saharan Africa for the last 5 years. The variety and severity of urologic problems, equipment, personnel, post operative care, and follow up are presented. Emphasis on vesico-vaginal fistula pathogenesis and repair are presented. This is an entertaining discussion of interest to urology practitioners.
Contact hours available until 3/7/2015.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
Donna J. Carrico, WHNP, MS/ Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Uroplasty Inc.
Tamara Dickinson, RN, CURN, CCCN, BCB-PMD/ Advisory Board:Hollister Inc, Seek Wellness
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Non-Endorsement of Products:
Accreditation of activities for contact hours does not imply approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content by the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation status does not imply endorsement by the provider or ANCC of any commercial product.
SUNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number, CEP 5556
Objectives:
- Identify cultural, environmental, and regional issues involved with the development of obstetric vesico vaginal fistula.
- Explain the pre-operative, surgical, and post operative difficulties associated with fistula repair.
Speaker(s):
- Larry T. Sirls, MD, FACS
One Man's Journey in the Search for Prevention: An Interview with Mikel Gray
Mar 8, 2013 9:30am ‐ Mar 8, 2013 10:30am
Contact hours available until 3/7/2015.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
Donna J. Carrico, WHNP, MS/ Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Uroplasty Inc.
Tamara Dickinson, RN, CURN, CCCN, BCB-PMD/ Advisory Board:Hollister Inc, Seek Wellness
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Non-Endorsement of Products:
Accreditation of activities for contact hours does not imply approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content by the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation status does not imply endorsement by the provider or ANCC of any commercial product.
SUNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5556.
Objectives:
- Describe the strategies used by this nursing leader for success in urology nursing.
- Discuss Dr. Sampselle’s research related to self-management, prevention and treatment of urinary incontinence in women.
Speaker(s):
- Alis Panzera, DrNP, WHNP-BC, RN
- Mikel Gray, RN, PhD, FNP, PNP, CUNP, CCCN-AP, FAANP, FAAN, Professor and Nurse Practitioner, University of Virginia
Passion Over Paralysis (Sponsored by Wellspect HealthCare)
Mar 8, 2013 12:00pm ‐ Mar 8, 2013 1:15pm
A truly life-changing message to all on passion, motivation and appreciation. Jesse Billauer is the founder of the Life Rolls On Foundation and speaks on his experience in overcoming the challenges of spinal cord injury and concludes with a personal encounter with the catheter that changed his life.
Speaker(s):
Military Women's Urinary Patterns, Practices, and Complications in Deployment Settings
Mar 8, 2013 1:15pm ‐ Mar 8, 2013 2:15pm
The entrance of military women into austere deployment environments, traditionally dominated by men, poses unique female genitourinary concerns. Aside from feminine hygiene problems that can increase the risk for vaginitis, there are critical issues related to urination. This presentation provides a brief history of the expanded deployment roles of military women, related urologic issues, and strategies currently being evaluted and tested to reduce the risks of GU complications.
Contact hours available until 3/7/2015.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Faculty/Presenters/Authors have no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Non-Endorsement of Products:
Accreditation of activities for contact hours does not imply approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content by the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation status does not imply endorsement by the provider or ANCC of any commercial product.
SUNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5556.
Objectives:
- Described the increasing role of women in the military since the revolutionary war.
- Describe the challenges regarding living conditions in an austere environment.
- Discuss Challenges related to female urination and hygiene in the deployment environment.
Speaker(s):
- Linda Yoder, PhD, MBA, RN, AOCN, FAAN
The Dirty Duo: Chronic Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Mar 8, 2013 1:15pm ‐ Mar 8, 2013 2:15pm
This session consists of a discussion of constipation and irritable bowel syndrome, how these common disorders affect the pelvic floor, and specific treatment/management interventions to consider along with case studies highlighting what works and what does not.
Contact hours available until 3/7/2015.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Faculty/Presenters/Authors have no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Non-Endorsement of Products::
Accreditation of activities for contact hours does not imply approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content by the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation status does not imply endorsement by the provider or ANCC of any commercial product.
SUNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5556.
Objectives:
- Define chronic constipation and identify etiology, common symptoms, appropriate evaluation, and treatment options.
- Describe irritable bowel syndrome and identify etiology, common symptoms, appropriate evaluation, and treatment options.
- Recognize the overall cost and economic impact of chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome on the healthcare system.
Speaker(s):
- Kaye K. Gaines, MS, ARNP, FNP-BC, CUNP
Evidence-Based Review of Vaginal Mesh for the Repair of Pelvic Prolapse
Mar 8, 2013 1:15pm ‐ Mar 8, 2013 2:15pm
The history and anatomy of pelvic prolapse repair, a review of the literature on native tissue repairs, the concept of “patch” repairs using tissue and the transition to the use of mesh are outlined. A comprehensive review of the literature is presented. A critical evaluation of complications as outlined by the FDA is presented. This review educates the practitioner to the benefits of vaginal mesh in the current area of mesh phobia.
Contact hours available until 3/7/2015.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Faculty/Presenters/Authors have no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Non-Endorsement of Products:
Accreditation of activities for contact hours does not imply approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content by the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation status does not imply endorsement by the provider or ANCC of any commercial product.
SUNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5556.
Objectives:
- Describe the anatomy of pelvic prolapse and native tissue repair.
- Identify the history of mesh development and use for vaginal prolapse repair.
- Identify the indications for mesh use in prolapse repair.
- Identify the complications of mesh use for prolapse repair.
Speaker(s):
- Larry T. Sirls, MD, FACS
Video Urodynamics
Mar 8, 2013 1:15pm ‐ Mar 8, 2013 2:15pm
It is well accepted that video-urodynamics is considered the “gold standard” for the evaluation of voiding abnormalities. However, the majority of urodynamics practitioners do not utilize “video” for various reasons.This lecture focuses on how the “video” of video-urodynamics answers clinical questions that cannot be answered by any other technique. The presentation shows how “video” adds an anatomic dimension to the urodynamic study that is complimentary to the pressure study. Several urodynamic case studies are presented.
Contact hours available until 3/7/2015.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Faculty/Presenters/Authors have no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Non-Endorsement of Products:
Accreditation of activities for contact hours does not imply approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content by the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation status does not imply endorsement by the provider or ANCC of any commercial product.
SUNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5556.
Objectives:
- Explain the basic history and early use of fluoroscopy.
- Identify normal/ abnormal bladder anatomy via cystography.
- Identify normal bladder & urethra function/ dysfunction via urethrocystography.
- Describe the added benefit of video to the UDS exam.
Speaker(s):
- Jeffrey Guse, RT, RDMS, RVT, CUA, Senior Sonographer and Video Urodynamics Coordinator, Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Delta Medix
Transitional Care for Patients with Urologic and Pelvic Floor Disorders
Mar 8, 2013 3:45pm ‐ Mar 8, 2013 4:45pm
This presentation addresses transitional care models, including the background and philosophy, evidence-based approaches, and outcomes associated with this unique approach to care. Specific case examples are used to highlight transitional care of patients experiencing urologic and pelvic floor disorders. Implications associated with adapting this approach to care in clinical settings and future directions are examined.
Contact hours available until 3/7/2015.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Faculty/Presenters/Authors have no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Non-Endorsement of Prodcuts:
Accreditation of activities for contact hours does not imply approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content by the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation status does not imply endorsement by the provider or ANCC of any commercial product.
SUNA is a provder approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5556.
Objectives:
- Describe key concepts underpinning the Transitional Care Model (TCM) and other models of transitional care.
- Examine case studies focused on transitional care of patients with urologic conditions.
- Describe the impact of the body of evidence from testing transitional care models on urologic clinical practice and future healthcare initiatives.
Speaker(s):
- Christine Bradway, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, AGSF
Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome Review and Update
Mar 8, 2013 3:45pm ‐ Mar 8, 2013 4:45pm
This lecture reviews IC/PBS and provide updates related to research and the new AUA IC/BPS treatment algorithm.
Contact hours available until 3/7/2015.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
Donna J. Carrico, WHNP, MS/ Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Uroplasty Inc.
Tamara Dickinson, RN, CURN, CCCN, BCB-PMD/ Advisory Board:Hollister Inc, Seek Wellness
Speaker Disclosures:
Donna J. Carrico, WHNP, MS has disclosed the following relevant relationships with commercial interests: Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Uroplasty Inc. and investigator on their SUMiT and STEP trials with funding to our hospital department. Study complete, no longer a consultant.
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Non-Endorsement of Products:
Accreditation of activities for contact hours does not imply approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content by the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation status does not imply endorsement by the provider or ANCC of any commercial product.
SUNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5556.
Objectives:
- Identify 2 first level interventions for IC/PBS according to the new 2011 AUA guidelines.
- State at least 2 examinations that should be done during an assessment.
- Describe 3 treatment options for IC/PBS.
Speaker(s):
- Donna J. Carrico, WHNP, MS
Dysfunctional Elimination in the School-Aged Child
Mar 8, 2013 3:45pm ‐ Mar 8, 2013 4:45pm
When voiding dysfunction has continued to the point it now includes not only urinary incontinence, but also constipation, stool incontinence, and/or recurrent urinary tract infections, it is then classified as Dysfunctional Elimination Syndrome (DES). We are seeing this in rising epidemic proportions. This lecture reviews the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment interventions, as well as provides ways to bring community awareness and education of DES in order to optimize children’s urologic health.
Contact hours available until 3/7/2015.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Faculty/Presenters/Authors have no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Non-Endorsement of Products:
Accreditation of activities for contact hours does not imply approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content by the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation status does not imply endorsement by the provider or ANCC of any commercial product.
SUNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5556.
Objectives:
- Outline the significance of voiding disorders.
- Define & recognize the difference of functional incontinence & functional enuresis.
- Define & evaluate Dysfunctional Elimination Symdrome (DES).
- Identify Urotherapy modalities to treat DES.
- Identify pharmacologic therapies to treat DES.
Speaker(s):
- Ann Marie Berger Finley, MSN, FNP-BC